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Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 04 October 2023 - F55-10

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council has recently concluded an open procurement process for "Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas", falling under the transport services industry category. The procurement, identified as WAFC001-DN691258-06811982, was aimed at delivering services across England, with an award notice published on 13 April 2026. The procurement process reached the award stage with the tender period ending on 4 October 2023. The contract is scheduled to run from 5 October 2023 to 31 August 2026. The Council, located in Carlisle, initiated this process through an open procedure, designed to attract competitive bids.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the Council's preference for such suppliers. Transport service providers in the United Kingdom, especially those capable of offering passenger seating arrangements, are ideally positioned to benefit. As the contract extends over multiple years and covers several locations, it can serve as a sustainable revenue stream and foster business growth in the transport sector, aligning with the Council’s community-focused service delivery. Night Airport Taxis Ltd., classified as an SME, secured the contract, underscoring the accessibility of this procurement opportunity to similar-sized businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 04 October 2023 - F55-10

Notice Description

Lot 1a - Up to 8 passenger seats for various areas closing 04 October 2023 - F55-10

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2435610-ec44-4554-9389-ee377f9f7d21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d57c1b-c78f-4191-91db-1e52347a6607
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIGHT AIRPORT TAXIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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